Rheumatology

Our rheumatologist treats inflammatory or “rheumatic” diseases, such as arthritis, certain autoimmune diseases, musculoskeletal pain, and osteoporosis, that affect the joints, muscles, bones, ligaments, and tendons. Some of these rheumatic diseases are very serious. If untreated, they can lead to joint deformities and disability affecting your daily living.

At Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk, Nebraska, our rheumatology team is specially trained in diagnosing these diseases, providing early intervention and helping you regain a healthier and more active life.

How Our Rheumatologist Can Help

It’s important for patients to get an accurate diagnosis early so intervention can start. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to control the disease and prevent further complications. Our rheumatologist is trained to evaluate the cause of joint pain and swelling and create a personalized management plan. Some of the conditions we treat include:

• Bursitis
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Gout
• Joint Pain (Including shoulder, knee, ankle, hand, neck, and elbow)
• Inflammatory Myopathy/Myositis
• Osteoarthritis
• Osteoporosis (Including Postmenopausal, Corticosteroid Induced and Male)
• Palindromic Rheumatism
• Polyarteritis Nodosum
• Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
• Pseudogout
• Psoriatic Arthritis
• Raynaud’s Phenomenon
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Sarcoidosis
• Scleroderma
• Sjogren’s Syndrome
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Tendonitis
• Vasculitis

Talk to your primary care provider if you’re experiencing severe pain in your joints, muscles, or bones, or pain that lasts for more than a few days. If needed, your provider will refer you to a rheumatologist.

When to See a Rheumatologist

Talk to your primary care provider if you’re experiencing severe pain in your joints, muscles, or bones, or pain that lasts for more than a few days. If needed, your provider will refer you to a rheumatologist.